Be sure to check the "Year-Round Programs and Other Camp Info" headings of each camp listing for specifics, or give any Equestrian Camp you're interested in a call to check on Winter & Winter Break dates, times and availability.

Winter & Winter Break 2017 Equestrian Camp Open Houses & Reunions

Many of our Equestrian Camps will be hosting Winter & Winter Break Reunions for their previous campers, and Winter & Winter Break Open Houses for interested new campers and families. Each camp is different, and some offer activities for the entire family.

Contact the camp(s) directly to see if there are any Camp Reunion or Open House Plans for December, 2016.

Looking for a Great Maryland Equestrian Day Camp? Look at each camp's TYPE OF CAMP description. Many of our Best Maryland Day Equestrian Camps also list their exact hours, and if they offer before and after camp activities.

Many of our Best Maryland Summer Equestrian Camps also offer Year Round Equestrian Camp Programs, Classes, and Activities. You should contact the camps you are interested in to see if they offer Fall, Winter and/or Spring Equestrian Programs, too.

Best Maryland Winter & Winter Break Equestrian Camp Jobs

Searching for Maryland Equestrian Camp Jobs? Many of our Best Equestrian Camps are now listing their 2017 Winter & Winter Break Camp Jobs, too. Look for the heading "Summer Camp Jobs" in each camp listing. You can also check any camp's website for their "Work at Camp" or "Winter & Winter Break Employment Opportunities" pages.

Some of the Best Equestrian Camps in the Northeast are here in Maryland.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Pillsbury is a premier summer for boys and girls ages 6 to 17. Strong offerings in Theater, Circus, Music, Dance, Sports, Magic, Technology, and more. More than 100 activities! Campers choose their activities daily, making each day special for each individual camper. Five, 2 WEEK sleepaway sessions begin June 12th to August 21th. Enroll now at: CampPillsbury.com.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Our traveling adventure camps for girls take place in wilderness areas near: Seattle, Washington; Bellingham, Washington; Portland, Oregon; Bozeman, Montana; Jackson, Wyoming; and Boise, Idaho. Alpengirl is a multi-adventure camp, we offer a variety of adventure activities in each session. Alpengirl Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has a staff to camper ratio of 1:4 or 1:6.

AFFILIATION(S): Christian. Established by the Society of the Divine Savior, a Catholic Order. Campers of other faiths are welcome!

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Our camp offers a wide range of activities to all campers. All of our specialized activities, including horseback riding, swimming lessons, ropes course, canoeing, tubing, stand up paddle boards, riflery and archery are included with your camp tuition. Visit the camp during our spring open house events or try out camp during the spring Parent-Child weekend. More details on our website.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Please call us if your camper has special needs so that we can determine if our program will be a good fit.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our program is an unplugged and back to basics program with a rich, 60+ year history. We help campers to built lasting friendships and memories. Our goals are for campers to make friends, work together and treat each other and God's creation with love and respect.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program. 14-15 year old past campers may continue at Camp St. Charles if accepted into the mentor program. See our website for application and details.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Our campership program helps families to send their children to summer camp. See details online.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We host a parent-child weekend each May for families who wish to try out summer camp with their child before attending our summer sessions.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp St. Charles hosts a variety of retreat groups through out the year. Closed December and January, we host retreats in the spring and fall.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Visit our open house on March 13, April 10 or May 15 for lunch, tours and a ride on the giant swing. No fee for open house. Parent child weekend on May 13-15, 2016 is a great way to try out our summer program as a family. P-C weekend costs $50/person.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS: Our summer staff for 2016 will be needed from June 11- August 15, 2016. All of the details and requirements are on our website. We hope to fill all positions by April 1, please apply early. Junior Counselor positions are likely to be filled before April 1.

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Maryland Equestrian Camps

Be sure to ask each Maryland Equestrian Camp about the amount of equestrian instruction and the overall intensity of their equestrian program.

Some Top Maryland Equestrian Camps offer rigorous daily equestrian training and lots of intensive equestrian experience.
Other great Maryland Camps offer Equestrian Activities as an elective or recreational activity with much less training and intensity.

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CAMP LOCATION: We are located 8 miles south of Hagerstown Maryland on 128 acres

CAMP FACILITIES: We have two outdoor riding arenas, a cross country jump course and an above ground pool.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp program includes riding twice daily, lessons in horse care, a horsy craft and time to cool off in the pool at the end of the day. We have a mini horse show every Friday and invite parents/grandparents/guests to watch. After the show we have pizza and cold drinks for everyone and present awards.

We teach a curriculum (see our website) so campers coming more than one week learn new things. No riding experience is necessary but we group by experience so those who have ridden before ride with others with similar skills. We teach English or Western riding.

We have one week for Junior campers ages 4 - 6, one week for teen campers 12 and up and 7 weeks for ages 7 - 11.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership Program.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Discounts for additional weeks or additional members of the same family.

OTHER CAMP INFO: We are licensed by the state of Maryland. Staff have all completed background investigations and first aid/cpr training.

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Teen Equestrian Camps in Maryland

Maryland Equestrian Camps for Teens sometimes include more advanced or immersive equestrian activities, such as eventing, dressage, and jumping and can be much more rigorous. Teen Equestrian Camps in MD tend to have more focus on equestrian riding skills development, sometimes involving competitive or Olympic training standards, intense activities or experiences, limited down-time, and include age-appropriate special camp events designed for highly-motivated teens.

Be sure to speak with each camp you are interested in, so you know exactly what to expect.

CAMP LOCATION: Bronx, NY at The Riverdale Country SchoolGreenwich, CT at Greenwich AcademyHaverford, PA at The Haverford SchoolChestnut Hill, PA at Norwood-Fontbonne AcademyMontgomery Springs, PA at Montgomery SchoolNewtown Square, PA at Episcopal AcademyTinton Falls, NJ at Ranney SchoolLawrenceville, NJ at The Lawrenceville SchoolMoorestown, NJ at Moorestown Friends SchoolBaltimore, MD at The Gilman SchoolNorth Bethesda, MD at The Georgetown Prep School Bronx, NY at The Riverdale Country SchoolGreenwich, CT at Greenwich Academy

If you are interested in traveling to any of the locations listed below, ESF will provide hotel accommodations, mileage reimbursement, and a food stipend: Haverford, PA at The Haverford School Chestnut Hill, PA at Norwood-Fontbonne AcademyMontgomery Springs, PA at Montgomery SchoolNewtown Square, PA at Episcopal AcademyTinton Falls, NJ at Ranney SchoolLawrenceville, NJ at The Lawrenceville SchoolMoorestown, NJ at Moorestown Friends SchoolBaltimore, MD at The Gilman SchoolNorth Bethesda, MD at The Georgetown Prep School

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Bronx, NY at The Riverdale Country SchoolGreenwich, CT at Greenwich AcademyHaverford, PA at The Haverford SchoolChestnut Hill, PA at Norwood-Fontbonne AcademyMontgomery Springs, PA at Montgomery SchoolNewtown Square, PA at Episcopal AcademyTinton Falls, NJ at Ranney SchoolLawrenceville, NJ at The Lawrenceville SchoolMoorestown, NJ at Moorestown Friends SchoolBaltimore, MD at The Gilman SchoolNorth Bethesda, MD at The Georgetown Prep School Bronx, NY at The Riverdale Country SchoolGreenwich, CT at Greenwich Academy

LEADERSHIP EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (LEaD) Young Adults, Age 15-17

OVERVIEWJoin the Leadership Exploration and Development Program (LEaD) and prepare to be a part of the next generation of ESF Leaders. Discover your unique leadership abilities and gain rewarding experience that will help you to develop the skills to be a future ESF counselor or coach, as well as a productive member of your home and school communities. Through immersive leadership workshops, hands-on mentoring and apprentice opportunities, team building initiatives and philanthropic service learning experiences, the LEaD Program will prepare you for the very valuable job of making a difference in the lives of children.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES: June 13 - August 18 (dates may vary at different locations)

SUMMER CAMP JOBS: At ESF, we hire only the best of the best and we take great pride in the fact that our team members aspire to positions of leadership and responsibility. In recognition of the individual strengths and talents of our team members, we actively support both personal and professional development every summer and provide the tools and guidance necessary for advancement.

Our team of counselors, coaches and lifeguards/swim instructors consists of teachers as well as undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in a variety of ﬁelds including but not limited to Education, Kinesiology, Psychology, Social Work and Family Science.

Our training and leadership development programs propel ESF to the forefront of the camp industry. Additionally, a high percentage of team members return to our ESF family each year to create amazing life experiences for our campers.

RVR's horsemanship staff are experienced with horses and include several CHA certified instructors. Beginners to experienced riders are welcome...Riding groups and horses are assigned according to skill level.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships available by application.

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International Equestrian Camps in Maryland

Some of our Maryland Equestrian Camps accept International Campers from all around the world. Some camps could offer special Summer International Programs, scholarships, or other incentives to international campers.

International Campers and Parents: Be sure to contact each Maryland Equestrian Camp you are interested in to see if they accept campers from other Countries, if they hire any international staff, or if they offer any Special Summer Equestrian Programs for International Campers.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: We are wheelchair accessible and willing to work with special needs campers to accomodate them to the best of our abilities. Please contact our director at director[AT]campwright.com for more information.

CAMP LOCATION: We are located on 140 acres of waterfront property on the Eastern Shore of Maryland's Chesapeake Bay. We have beach areas that overlook the Bay Bridge as well as forest trails, open fields, and a wooded cabin village. We are just 2 miles from the first exit off of US 50/301 E after you cross the Bay Bridge.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 19 rustic cabins situated both on the waterfront and in the woods. Tennis, basketball and sand volleyball courts as well as soccer and softball fields are available for all campers' enjoyment. Our outdoor chapel, junior olympic swimming pool, and open air pavilion are great gathering places on hot summer days.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Wright is an ACA accredited camp and is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Easton. Founded in 1930, Camp Wright offers summer camps and other programs that develop children of all ages and backgrounds through living, recreating, singing and praying in an environment that promotes leadership and individual growth.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have leadership programs for both our Day and Resident campers. These programs include traditional camp activities along with teambuilding exercises, leadership skill development and offsite trips.

The Resident Camp also offers a CIT program where teens who have completed 10th- 11th grade choose two weeks during the summer for their training. One week is spent working in the kitchen for half the day and the other half helping with programming for younger campers. The other week is spent in the cabin with campers and full time staff to really get a feel for what it is like to be counselor.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships and payment plans are available for those in need. Please visit our website for more information

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We have many events that happen at Camp Wright that are open to the community. Many area schools have field days here on property and the Christ Church Fall Fest is open to any one interested in crafts, music, food, and games for the family.

CAMP LOCATION: Sandy Hill Camp is located on 211 scenic acres overlooking the Upper Chesapeake Bay near the town of North East, Maryland.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our One-Week Campers sleep in rustic cabins and located nearby are clean, modern and newly renovated bathrooms with shower facilities and electricity. Lodges for Two-Week Campers are modern yet rustic-looking, 4300 square foot, two-story buildings that each house at least 48 campers and staff. The lodges have electricity, central air-conditioning, storage cubbies, fans, and indoor plumbing. Visit This Website Link for more information on our facility.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Sandy Hill Camp is a family-owned and operated, licensed and ACA-accredited, residential summer camp. The programs are designed to help each camper learn and grow through fun, educational, and character-building experiences. Campers are supervised by a caring and qualified staff who lead by example to create a safe and nurturing environment. Please visit our website for more information.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The Counselor-In-Training (CIT), Junior Counselor (JC) and Assistant Counselor (AC) programs at Sandy Hill are designed to introduce interested high-schoolers to the exciting and rewarding world of being a camp counselor. Visit our website for more detailed information about our junior staff program.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES: Complete registration information can be found on our website at This Website Link. Our Dates & Availability page will allow you to see real-time information as to session dates and which sessions are available. Fees can also be found through our website.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Located on the scenic Chester River, Camp Pecometh is a rustic overnight and day camp serving campers aged 5-17. Week-long programs include traditional, aquatic, and specialty activities which provide campers the opportunity to experience their faith in nature! Scholarships available.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: One week during the summer, Pecometh offers a Summer Respite program, a camping experience to campers over 16 who are mentally and/or physically challenged. The camper/counselor ratio is 3:1 to ensure that all campers receive high levels of care and attention. Space is limited; go to pecometh.org/summer-respite for more information.

CAMP LOCATION: Pecometh is located on 275 acres right on the Chester River in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. We're approximately 45 minutes from Baltimore, just north of the Bay Bridge, and about 1 hour from Wilmington, DE.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 4 cabin groups, or "hills," with 4-8 rustic cabins per hill, as well as 3 air-conditioned, dormitory-style buildings. All areas have access to multiple volleyball courts, basketball nets, our outdoor pool, gaga pit, and (new this year) human fooseball court. A modern dining hall and health center, along with rustic trading post, fellowship hall, and outdoor chapel are all located along the Chester River.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Pecometh is proudly accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). Established in 1946, we have been providing campers with life-changing, God-inspired experiences for over 70 years. Summer Camp sessions are typically five days in length, beginning on Sunday afternoon and ending after lunch on Fridays. Depending on the program, campers stay in rustic cabins or dorm-style facilities, and are supervised by our trained staff 24 hours a day.

All of our counselors are at least 18 years of age or graduated from high school and have received professional training, including First-Aid & CPR/AED certifications and bullying awareness and prevention training. Our Lifeguards are certified through the American Red Cross. There is a nurse on site at all times and the closest major hospital is less than 15 miles away. Our dining hall serves up tasty, nutritious meals and campers can have all they want, including fruit and salad bar at lunch and dinner.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Pecometh offers a Staff-in-Training leadership program for participants who are completing 10th or 11th grade. This is an intensive 2-week program that includes hands-on leadership training and experience, as well as CPR/AED and First Aid certification. For more information, go to: This Website Link

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Pecometh offers a campership program for families in need of assistance. We also offer a grant program for campers who receive federal assistance. Additionally, if you register and pay in full by Feb 1, there is a 10% discount; by March 1, there is a 5% discount. For more information, go to This Website Link.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Pecometh offers two kinds of family programs. Once each summer, Pecometh offers a Single Parent Family Retreat. Pecometh also offers a weekend Friends & Family Camp for campers of any age-- no matter how young or young at heart! More information is available at: This Website Link

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Pecometh hosts guest groups doing their own programming as well as camp-run programming throughout the year. Meeting space, outdoor program activities, and a variety of accommodations available for any age group or organization. For more information about hosting your own retreat or joining one of ours, go to: This Website Link

To find out more about scholarships, grants, friend referrals, and payment options, go to: This Website Link

SUMMER CAMP JOBS: We're hiring enthusiastic, self-motivated staffers who know what servant leadership is all about. We're looking for grit, initiative, and great communication skills. Are you creative, organized, and excited about working with kids? We want you at Camp Pecometh! Variety of positions available. June 11 - Aug 11. Contact megansweeney[AT]pecometh.org or go to This Website Link for more information.

CAMP LOCATION: The Melwood Recreation Center is a beautiful 108-acre facility located on the Nanjemoy Peninsula in rural Charles County, Maryland. With a diverse offering of lodge-style cabins, challenge courses, almost 10 miles of hiking trails, aquatic and equestrian facilities, and a variety of meeting spaces all set in a serene natural environment, it is a versatile location that can accommodate a wide range of events. The Melwood Recreation Center is located approximately one hour south of Washington, DC and is a short, 12-mile drive west of La Plata, Maryland.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Accomplish is a fully inclusive program for youth and teens aged 5-18. Campers enjoy a variety of different activities including swimming, climbing wall and ropes courses, archery, creative arts, sports, canoeing, horseback riding, campfires, talent shows, and much more. Camp Accomplish offers options for day and overnight camp in addition to a two-week teen program. Activities and schedules are designed in a way that all campers get to spend extra time doing what is most interesting and exciting to them. Coupled with a qualified and person-centered group of staff members, a summer at Camp Accomplish will surely be nonstop fun in the sun!

CAMP LOCATION: Bras1sports classes and programs are conducted privately in locations at or near the client's homes. Bras1sports also has access to a variety of facilities in the Baltimore and Columbia areas.

A 50 minute, 2 to 3 sessions a week, designed to help the young client develop a feel and understanding for training in preparation for advanced conditioning and training programs.

Advanced Youth Fitness Training

A 50 minute, 2 to 3 sessions a week, program that focuses on developing strength, power, and cardiovascular conditioning for teens and pre-teens interested in an advanced fitness level or excelling in sports.

Off Season Strength Training Program

This program focuses on developing strength, power, and athleticism for the young athlete who sees themself as a future high school athlete. We emphasize the teaching and execution of correct technique on all the lifts.

Speed Training

Each session is a 1 hour, one or two days a week, sessions are conducted over a continuous 4 to 8 week period. This course designed to help athletes learn proper running mechanics. We use speed drills with particular emphasis on acceleration, coordination, balance development, body control, and first step quickness to reinforce the techniques learned. Each session breaks down a certain component that is necessary to build understanding of proper running mechanics.

Agility Training

Each session is a 1 hour, one or two days a week, sessions are conducted over a continuous 4 to 8 week period. Athletes learn proper agility basics. An emphasis is placed on lateral speed and multi-directional movement techniques that support actual sports movement patterns. These techniques are reinforced through agility drills run at full speed.

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Other Maryland Special Interest Summer Camps You Might Like to Know About...

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MARYLAND EQUESTRIAN CAMP PARENTS & CAMPERS: If you are looking to find info on how to choose the best summer camp to attend this summer, please check out our 2017 GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE BEST SUMMER EQUESTRIAN CAMP for some great camp research tips and lots of important 2017 summer camp info.

In addition to our 2017 Maryland Summer Equestrian Camps Directory we have also created quite a few SPECIAL INTEREST CAMP DIRECTORIES, and have included brief descriptions of these and links to their dedicated websites on the 2017 CAMP GUIDE page.

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